Business Roundtable and CoMPASS President John Castellani Urges Social Security Reform on Bloomberg TelevisionJohn Castellani: "We support [Social Security reform] for two basic reasons. "One, it's important to have a healthy and secure retirement for the millions of Americans who depend on it, and that's important for them, of course, and for the economy. But secondly, and equally as important, it's now time for the U.S. Congress to begin to address the burgeoning federal budget deficit. We now to bring that back into balance and we can't do it unless we reform entitlement programs, Social Security being one of the big three. So it's necessary at this time." Americans Urge Congress to Fix Social Security in Letters to the EditorFix Social Security "This is why I am writing in support of the Social Security plan currently in discussion in Washington. By creating personal lock boxes, the government will no longer be able to raid an account meant for one precise purpose, to give every hard-working American a comfortable retirement when they reach that time in their lives." Charles Duke Control Your Investment "I am a young Coloradan who is prepared to work hard to ensure that my personal and financial goals are met through my career. However, when I reach my 60s, I want to have peace of mind in knowing that I can live comfortably as a reward for the many years of dedication I put into my career. "By fixing Social Security through creating personal Social Security lockboxes that are controlled by every American through investment, we not only build personal involvement into the system, but we also keep the government out of money that is meant to be saved, not spent." Paul Burke From The FieldConnecticut
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CoMPASS Welcomes New Social Security ProposalsExecutive Director Derrick Max issued the following statement regarding recent legislative proposals put forth by Congress: "The best way to achieve Social Security reform is for Congress to engage in a full, open and bipartisan debate on this important issue. To that end, we welcome all proposals that will move this process forward, commend those who are offering alternatives, and encourage others to offer their solutions to this growing marketplace of ideas." CoMPASS Challenges Kerry/Dorgan Report on Impact of Social Security Reform on BusinessTwo business leaders charged that a Senate Democratic Policy Committee report on Social Security reform and small business was filled with incorrect claims and erroneous assumptions about benefit cuts and administration costs that distort the effects of the President's plan on Main Street businesses. Polls Show Obstructionists are Wrong; Americans Want Social Security ReformIn recent weeks, opponents of Social Security reform have cited media polls to claim decreased public support for reforms to the system. When closely analyzed, however, these polls show absolutely the opposite. It is indisputable that Americans are overwhelmingly supportive of the need to reform Social Security. Op-Ed By Business Leaders Published in Many More Newspapers"If Congress continues to deny there is a problem and delays a solution, our nation eventually will face a Social Security crisis that rocks the foundation of our retirement security system, wreaks havoc with consumer confidence and undermines job creation." 
Did You Know?In March, by a vote of 100 to 0, the United States Senate agreed with the President and voted in favor of a resolution stating that a permanent solution is needed. "The President, the Congress, and the American people including seniors, workers, women, minorities, and disabled persons should work together at the earliest opportunity to enact legislation to achieve a solvent and permanently sustainable Social Security system," the resolution said. 
They Said It"Failing to act now will make the problem harder to fix down the road; cuts or tax increases will have to be steeper the longer the problem goes unaddressed. Yes, Medicare is a bigger, thornier problem, but that's a reason to get Social Security done, not to ignore the issue and let it fester. "Democratic lawmakers keep insisting that they take the Social Security problem seriously and want to deal with it. This seems a good time to start." Editorial |
"Support for change to Social Security is at an all time high nationwide, with some polling information showing over 60 percent of Americans in support of an overhaul. These people have paid attention to the news and read the facts." 
"I've been reading the letters to the editor concerning a fix to Social Security, and am writing to tell you that Social Security is in desperate need of repair. Support nationwide is building as Americans begin to see that Social Security may not be around as long as we would like to have it. 
